Chris Rock, Missy Elliott, Maxwell, and others pay their respects to the late comedian

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Dick Gregory, the civil rights activist and comedian, died yesterday at 84. Several musicians and comedians have taken to social media to honor Gregory and discuss his lasting influence. Some, like Killer Mike, told stories about times they spent with the man. Others, like Chris Rock and Chance the Rapper, wrote about his legacy. “He made bravery, integrity and consciousness cool,” Chance wrote. “And funny.” Find reactions from Chuck D, Big Boi, Paul Mooney, John Legend, Maxwell, Common, and more below.